Ed Sheeran Auction for Disability Alliance BC

Disability Alliance BC is having an online auction fundraiser with an autographed album from Grammy-nominated Ed Sheeran, along with 2 tickets to his June 19th concert at Rogers Arena. All proceeds raised will go towards DABC programs and services that assist people with disabilities.

Our Auction Items:
– An autographed version of Ed Sheeran’s “x” double vinyl album, generously donated by Warner Music Canada. Valued at $200.

– Two tickets to Ed Sheeran’s June 19th Vancouver concert, generously donated by Care Home Mart Inc. Level 108 row 18, with an excellent view of the stage. Valued at $249.

*The auction winner will receive both items, together valued at $449.

To view our auction:
– Visit our auction website at: http://disabilityalliancebc2015.eflea.ca/

– Click on the “View Auction” tab (or this link: http://disabilityalliancebc2015.eflea.ca/view/item/37028) to look at our items and to place a bid.

– You must register for an account before you can start bidding. Register via this link: http://disabilityalliancebc2015.eflea.ca/register

*The auction will end on Monday, June 15th at 12pm.

For more details, visit our auction website. If you have any additional questions about the auction, please email Luella at: luelladabcfundraiser@gmail.com

Disability Alliance Executive Director Appointed to Order of BC

We are delighted and honoured to announce that Jane Dyson, Executive Director of Disability Alliance BC, has been appointed to the Order of BC for 2015.

For more information about Jane’s appointment and the other recipients of the Order, visit this link:

https://www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/05/NR_Order-of-BC_Recipients_-2015_FINAL.pdf

Free Basic Budgeting Workshop at DABC

What:                 A free workshop about Basic Budgeting
Where:               Disability Alliance BC’s office at #204- 456 West Broadway in Vancouver
When:                Thursday, May 28th from 1pm- 2pm
To Register:      Call Val at 604-875-0188 or email: feedback@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org

We will cover: what is a budget, why you should have a budget, and how to start and keep a budget. The workshop is for people receiving the Persons with Disabilities Benefit or for people who are living on low incomes. Staff and volunteers from community organizations are welcome to attend.

*This workshop will be facilitated by Vancity and has been made possible though Vancity’s generous support.